Orange County health department issues measles advisory

Tuesday

Feb 25, 2014 at 2:00 AM

GOSHEN — A case of measles has been confirmed in an Orange County resident, the county's Department of Health announced Monday. Since measles is circulating in the area, officials advise those with rash and fever to call their medical provider, health department or the emergency room before going for care so others are not exposed in a waiting room. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus spread by contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected people. Health providers should report suspected cases to the Orange County Department of Health at 291-2330.